Handheld devices are inherently limited in range and sensitivity. Their compact size and basic receiver capabilities make them impractical for covering large or complex environments like military bases, office buildings, or airports. Effective WIDS solutions require continuous, widespread monitoring through strategically deployed fixed sensors that offer broader sensitivity and coverage.
We open a new year and a new season with our friend, Ian Thornton-Trump, chief information security officer at the MSSP Inversion6 and in 30 minutes we take on some pretty meaty subjects.
First, we discuss how China strategically infiltrated technology systems in the US and other countries as a geopolitical message rather than attacks. He discusses the challenges of securing complex, interconnected systems and the need for proactive defense.
Next we review the rise of corporate power and influence and how the increasing wealth and influence of individuals like Elon Musk is disrupting the traditional balance of power in democracies. The ethical concerns around wealthy individuals wielding disproportionate political influence could result in something the oligarchs are not expecting.
Finally, we review potential trade wars and the possibility of Canada and Mexico joining the BRICS alliance.
2025 is going to be bumpy but very interesting.
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As we start wrapping up the year we are in planning mode, and we have questions… lots of questions. We will be asking them next year. Here are some of the things we are concerned about.
Statistics — We hear how bad the situation is in security. Lots of jobs going unfilled. Cyber attacks on the increase. The cost of cybercrime approaching $25 trillion dollars. But is it that bad?
AI-Driven Cyber Attacks — As artificial intelligence advances, cybercriminals are expected to use it to craft highly sophisticated phishing scams, automate attacks, and develop malware that can rapidly evolve. Defenders will need AI-powered tools to detect and mitigate these threats in real time. Which way will….
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Technologies such as Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) have become fundamental in the digital transformation of companies. These platforms can introduce risks related to controlling and protecting corporate data.
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The relentless pursuit of faster software delivery can leave gaping holes in defenses, where bad actors lie in wait. In the fast-paced world of DevOps, where agility and speed reign supreme, security often finds itself playing the dangerous second fiddle.
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It’s officially the Christmas holiday shopping season and scammers are happily draining online shoppers gift budgets with wild abandon. The FBI warned consumers last week that holiday-related fraud is growing. E-commerce sales should exceed $260 billion this year and even if scammers maintain the same activity as 2023, they should come away with a cool $10 billion. No matter what the cybersecurity industry comes up with in the form of protections for consumers it is negated by retail platforms like Amazon, Google and Temu.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identifies individuals aged 18 to 39 are 25% more likely to fall victim to online shopping scams than older adults. These shoppers rely heavily on e-commerce platforms and social media ads that are scams disguised as unbelievable holiday deals.
Cutting back
One might think that online retailers are ramping up systems to curb that kind of abuse. You would be very wrong. According to recent reports, retailers are growing security spending by 8% in 2024, compared to rates of rates of 16% and 17% seen in 2021 and 2022 respectively. In some cases, retailers are cutting security budgets.
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The Veeam Ransomware Trends Report 2024 noted that “many organizations are unprepared to recover from an attack.”
This exposes a strong need for enterprises to institute a cyber-focused, recovery-first strategy in order to secure their enterprise data storage infrastructure.
The Zero Trust approach treats every user and every access request in the system as a potential threat and approaches them with suspicion. This approach may seem difficult and complicated at first glance, but its basis is extremely simple.
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These days cybersecurity garners attention at the highest levels of government. But more decisive action is needed by world leaders to collectively strengthen defences globally, before the next advances in technology give cyber criminals a major advantage.
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As we approach 2025, the notion of warfare is increasingly shifting from the physical to the digital domain. Cyberwarfare, once considered a supplementary tool for traditional military operations, has now emerged as a primary weapon for nations
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